When it comes to the outdoors, Alabama can’t be beat! In fact, there are many great places and things waiting to be discovered here in the Yellowhammer State, including the 10 listed below. You’ll want to experience them all.
1. Dismals Canyon - Phil Campbell
Located off the beaten path in a small rural town, Dismals Canyon is one of the few places in the world where dismalites live. These are rare insects that resemble glowworms.
2. Neversink Pit - Fackler
Neversink Pit, which is now known as Neversink Preserve, is a limestone sinkhole with an overall drop of 162 feet. It's one of the most photographed sinkholes in the world and receives cavers from near and far.
3. Covered Bridges of Blount County
Blount County is home to three of Alabama's historic covered bridges: Horton Mill Covered Bridge, Easley Covered Bridge, and Swann Covered Bridge. These three covered bridges are open to traffic and will remind you of yesteryear.
4. Little River Falls - Fort Payne
Little River Falls is located at Little River Canyon National Preserve. It's one of Alabama's most beautiful, recognizable, and accessible waterfalls.
5. Madison County Nature Trail - Huntsville
Madison County Nature Trail is a great destination for a family day trip. It's a scenic park that covers 72 acres and features a covered bridge, a lake, a chapel, a log cabin, and so much more.
6. Bamboo Forest - Prattville
Hidden within Pratville's Wilderness Park is an authentic bamboo forest, which is one of the last things you'd expect to see in Alabama. Some of the stalks are as tall as 60 feet.
7. Turkey Creek Nature Preserve - Pinson
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, which covers nearly 500 acres, is one of Alabama's most beautiful nature spots. It features a waterfall and is also one of the state's most popular swimming holes.
8. Natural Bridge - Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge is the main attraction at Natural Bridge Park in Natural Bridge, Alabama. Measuring 148 feet long, it's the longest natural bridge east of the Rocky Mountains.
9. Cherokee Rock Village - Leesburg
Cherokee Rock Village features huge sandstone boulders that back 300 million years. It offers a beautiful view of Weiss lake and attracts rock climbers from all over the world. Cherokee Rock Village also offers camping opportunities and trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
10. Tinglewood Carvings - Montevallo
The Tinglewood Carvings can be found within Montevallo's Orr Park. They're a collection of more than 30 whimsical tree cravings by artist Tim Tingle.
Have you experienced any of these Alabama treasures up close? If so, please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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Featured Addresses
Dismals Canyon, 901 County Rd 8, Phil Campbell, AL 35581, USA
Unnamed Road, Fackler, AL 35746, USA
Little River Wildlife Management Area, 4322 Little River Trail #100, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA
Madison County Nature Trail, 5000 Nature Trail Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803, USA
Wilderness Park/Bamboo Forest, 800 Upper Kingston Rd, Prattville, AL 36067, USA
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, 3906 Turkey Creek Rd, Pinson, AL 35126, USA
Cherokee Rock Village, 2000 County Rd 70, Leesburg, AL 35983, USA
Orr Park, 277 Park Dr, Montevallo, AL 35115, USA